Writers do not want to think they are less rational than other people, and at the mercy of compulsions, but in their… — Hilary Mantel Copy Share Image
I think all writers are mainly writing for themselves because I believe that most writers are writing based on a need to… — Amy Bloom Copy Share Image
“If I had a nickel for all the times I've been shushed in my life? Bam! Instant millionaire!” — Christy Hall Copy Share Image
“The depths of her thoughts will have you never wanting to surface for air...” — Maquita Donyel Irvin Copy Share Image
I don't have any writers. I never get a laugh with somebody else's jokes. I can't do it justice. — Michael McIntyre Copy Share Image
I definitely am a performer, and there are different styles of stand-up; I mean, some people are writers and they get onstage… — Chris D'Elia Copy Share Image
“What are they like, writers, in your mind: it may seem strange, but initially it’s not about writing. A writer is someone… — Christian Bobin Copy Share Image
I have been definitely influenced more by Latin American writers than by any other type of writer. They are very close in… — Jessica Hagedorn Copy Share Image
Early influences included Lorrie Moore, Amy Hempel, Charles Baxter, Richard Ford, Alice Munro, Denis Johnson - writers who are important to me… — Laura van den Berg Copy Share Image
The funny thing in France is that writers are not allowed to retire, because the French government say you are still earning… — Peter Mayle Copy Share Image
“She meant you have to live a story for a time.' 'And?' 'And then you can write it, in time. What have… — L.L. Barkat Copy Share Image
“But I seemed unable to do anything that pleased anyone and that included me, my own self, though at that time I… — Jamaica Kincaid Copy Share Image
I'm slightly in awe of writers, such as Sophie Hannah, who follow outlines. — Tana French Copy Share Image
